During the visit, HH Shaikh Isa highlighted the longstanding ties between Bahrain and the United Kingdom, and noted the strength of bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas - including defense.

HH Shaikh Isa also highlighted that the UK Naval Support Facility (NSF) represents a key milestone in military cooperation between the two Kingdoms.

HH Shaikh Isa and HRH the Duke of York toured the facility and received briefing on a number of aspects related to the cooperation between the Royal Bahrain Naval Force and the British Royal Navy.